Honesdale then cranked up its game to another level entirely, officially closing out the 2012-13 season with wins over Hazleton Area in the semis and Wyoming Valley West in the title tilt.

"Vespid Vengeance" piled up eye-popping numbers all through the tourney. When the final buzzer sounded in the championship game, the local lasses had totaled 55 goals and allowed only seven on the day.

"There's just something special about this group," said Coach Maciejewski.

"They're all very talented and hard-working girls, but they have a really unique chemistry, too. They always know where they are on the field and they communicate incredibly well."

And, their achievements as a team speak for them selves. This particular group of Lady Hornets made a pair of deep runs in the District Two tournament.

Page 2 of 3 - Martin & Company were eliminated in the Class AAA semis as freshmen, then made it all the way to the finals last fall.

Indoor Action

Sunday's tourney action in the High School bracket included 21 teams from all over the Commonwealth.

Each squad played seven games in Pool Play and the top squads qualified for the Medal Round.

"Vespid Vengeance" went 7-0 and finished alone atop their group. This sparkling mark earned the local lasses a top seed and first round playoff bye.

Honesdale met Hazleton in the semifinals and rolled to a 5-3 victory. Martin, Benson and Johannes provided the bulk of the offense, while Cush was outstanding in goal and Pfeil anchored the defense.

Valley West awaited in the title tilt, which sent ripples of excitement all through both gyms.

These two teams have a long and tumultuous history in districts. Back in 2009, the Spartans eliminated the Lady Hornets in the Class AAA semis. However, the Red & Black returned that favor with an overtime win in the 2012 semis.

This time around, Coach Maciejewski's girls had the last laugh.

Thanks to stellar goal keeping from Cush, relentless defense and a balanced offensive attack, Honesdale cruised to a 4-0 win and the 2013 indoor tournament title.

"I have to say that this was a total team effort," Coach Maciejewski pointed out. "Every girl contributed something. But, it was like that during the high school season, so I guess that shouldn't surprise anyone."